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snorkelling

  • present participle
    of snorkel.
    snorkel
    noun
    a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air.

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"If you spot one while snorkelling or diving, be calm and keep your distance, no flash photography."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

In 2024, a Japanese lawmaker died while snorkelling in Lhaviyani Atoll.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Passengers, who pay tens of thousands of dollars to join the cruise, were transported to the exclusive island for a day trip with the option of hiking or snorkelling.

From BBC Oct. 29, 2025

A logo was also installed for the failed retailer Woolworths and another sign was put up suggesting the local council would provide snorkelling equipment to navigate a flooded underpass.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2025

"It was like snorkelling on a corpse," says British-South African tourist Jenna-Rae Clark, who has been up and down the coastline of Ningaloo in recent weeks.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

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